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Books about Codes and Specifications for
Building and Design

The following is small selection of materials available in the C.O.D. Library on Building Codes and Specifications

To get started finding materials using the Library Catalog, use the subject heading "building laws."

Note: Most Building Codes have supplements, addenda and additions that are published after the originating volumes. These are normally located with the originating volumes.

See this guide: http://www.cod.edu/library/libweb/cote/architecture/gdarch2.htm for information about construction contracts.

Building Codes

International Building Code REF K3538.A15 I5
International residential code for one- and two-family dwellings REF K3538.A15 I587 2003 
The BOCA national building code REF K3538.A15 I5 1999 
International energy conservation code REF K3538 .I5835 2000 
International fire code REF K4180.F57 I58 2003 

Local Codes

Directory of Illinois Building Commission related requirements REF KFI1659.A1 D574 2002 
Chicago building code and related provisions REF KFX1242 .A1963 2006
Rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, repair and conversion of buildings REF KFI 1659 .A1 S8

Specific Building Areas Codes

International plumbing code REF K3542 .I58 2003
Life safety code REF TH9445.P8 L53 2006 
National Electrical Code REF KF5704 .N38 2005 
Significant changes to the NEC Gen KF5704 .N385 2005

Zoning Laws-Specific Local Areas

The Library holds zoning laws for specific areas of Cook and DuPage counties. Look in the catalog by subject "Zoning Law."

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